Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 365 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04181 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PAUL C. SUMNER FARMS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam?
Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam?
Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by PAUL C. SUMNER FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam?
Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam?
Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Sumner Estate Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.